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Think my neighbour is a bully👀

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genie2193 · 29/09/2018 22:25

I’ve lived in my home since May and in that time I’ve got to know the neighbours... the family next door consists of a man, woman and their teenage daughter. I’ve seen them on a few occasions and always say hello they seem friendly enough but on a regular basis the man comes home and literally lets rip on the whole family and I mean he shouts and screams for hours sometimes. I can over hear the arguments especially in the evenings and he’s kicking off about anything and everything! It’s literally like he’s got little man syndrome and takes it out on them. I feel awful for them and have been tempted to call the police especially the other night where it sounded like things became physical. I’m worried if I intervene even if it’s done anonymously it will come back to me and others have told me to mind my own business but then I also feel selfish because I’m letting it just carry on! What would everyone else do? Has anyone else been in the same position... if so what was the outcome?

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MrsEricBana · 29/09/2018 22:29

I know a family where this happens. I don't believe the neighbours can't hear yet they have never asked the wife if she is ok. I wonder if you could gently ask her, maybe invite her in for coffee and ask her. I'm guessing she might be embarrassed but pleased someone cared.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 02/10/2018 14:24

If you think it's turned violent please do call the police!!! He could be beating the crap out of her.

Yes, ask her in for a coffee sometime and ask her how things are, you skirt around the subject instead of asking direct, she might take a while to open up, but she might be desperate for someone to talk to.

genie2193 · 02/10/2018 17:29

Its impossible the man leaves for work early and he’ll be home anytime now but she literally stays in the house all day with the curtains closed. I’ve been trying to see if I can catch her whilst she’s popping out but she doesn’t seem to go out. It’s been pretty quiet the last few days so I’m hoping things have settled down. If it kicks off again I’m not going to hestitate and I’ll ring the police!

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BitOutOfPractice · 02/10/2018 17:32

Oh that sounds really distressing. But if you think it's getting physical you must call the police. She's probably afraid to

Do leave out the "little man" shit though eh?

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